McDowell Sports Journal

Your hometown connection to sports in McDowell County N.C.

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One local all-star team affiliated with McDowell County Babe Ruth came home last week with a district championship.

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McDowell hires a new baseball coach, a familiar name from the Mountain Athletic Conference.

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⚠️ALERT⚠️

McDowell High School has found a new leader for its baseball program going into the 2027 season as current Asheville High coach Bill Hillier has been hired as new McDowell baseball coach and Director of District Baseball Operations.

More on this announcement later.

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Great day for some FCA 7-on-7 which includes @McDTitansF , Avery, East Burke and Owen. 🏈

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The first week of summer workouts for the McDowell Lady Titans concluded on Friday. MSJ captured some images from Lenoir-Rhyne University.

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A look at the McDowell Sports Calendar for June 12, 2026…

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McDowell Post 56 Juniors lose at Hickory Thursday evening…

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Legion Fastpitch Update: Juniors get first win of 2026…

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Summer workouts for high school sports are underway. @McDowellTitanBB is hard at work under new head coach Turner Kincaid. 🏀

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The Northwestern 6A/7A unveiled its spring all conference awards earlier this week.

We have a breakdown of the local talent who were recognized by the league.

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🚨Breaking News🚨

McDowell wrestling coach Chad Davis is stepping down after six seasons as the leader of the program.

Davis announced his intent to step down Thursday evening on the team’s official social media account.

We will have more on the resignation of Davis later.

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The 2026 Legion Fastpitch season kicked off Tuesday for McDowell Post 56 with a split against Burke Post 21.

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McDowell High Athletics will be holding its fifth annual golf tournament this weekend. Still plenty of room for teams to sign up along with sponsorship opportunities.

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McDowell Sports Journal spoke with McDowell two-sport athlete Danny Brown Wednesday morning about his decision to attend Community Christian College in Snellville Georgia.

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McDowell Sports Calendar for May 19, 2026…

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After an amazing practice and conversation with @CoachMeganRahn, I am grateful to receive an offer from @MeredithCBB. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
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NCHSAA has moved up the playoff seeding schedule to Sunday.

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*Schedule update* Soccer and Football Seeding will now take place on Sunday afternoon. Men's Soccer First round games can be played the following Monday or Tuesday.

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I am blessed to receive and offer from Brenau University to further my academic and basketball career. Thank you @hoopscoach2421 for giving me this opportunity!